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Service Engineer – Water Treatment Hertfordshire Competitive Salary + Company Van + Overtime     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Service Engineer to join one of the industry leaders in specialist water treatment equipment in the UK. Working as a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing industrial water treatment systems at various customer sites across the Hertfordshire area and the surrounding regions. This role will involve a 1 in 4 call-out rota, please only apply if this is suitable.                   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Field Service Manager, you will be responsible for:

• The maintenance, service and repair of various specialist water treatment equipment including standard base exchange, filtration, deionisation, reverse osmosis and laboratory water treatment products.
• Installation, removal and commissioning of the equipment on-site.
• Understand the water treatment process, product and technical issues with an ability to fault find using first line investigation techniques.
• Contribute to financial sales targets by recommending and quoting the necessary added value spares, refurbishments and consumable items to maintain the customer's equipment in optimum operating condition.
• Performing out of hours and breakdown cover when required.
• Assisting clients with technical faults.
• Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
• Offering after sales technical support.

    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum Level 2 Engineering qualification
• Full UK Driving license
• Industrial maintenance experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Laptop, mobile and PPE
• Overtime available
• 5% commission on all successful parts quotes

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 222 964 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.     INDNUC

Role:

O&M Portfolio Manager: Solar PV

Location:

Milton Keynes

Package Details:

£30-35k plus benefits

Introduction…

Astute have proudly partnered with a global client who are looking for an O&M Portfolio Manager to join their Milton Keynes office. The client offers operations and maintenance (O&M) services to their clients across the UK and are looking for an O&M Portfolio Manager to help support their team.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the O&M Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Take overall ownership for a portfolio of ground mount solar pv plants and ensuring that all O&M works are undertaken in accordance with the agreed contractual scope,
• Monitoring – Use monitoring software to monitor the sites on a daily basis and organise appropriate responses to site and system issues,
• Contract Management – management of preventative maintenance plans, ensuring that all requirements, obligations and warranty provisions are met,
• Operations Management – Liaise with in-house LV and HV teams, subcontractors and third parties to manage the work calendar of the O&M teams, including both corrective and preventative maintenance,
• Fault Analysis – Manage (open/close/update) fault tickets, keeping to contractual obligations and response times,
• Contractor Management – measuring internal performance, ensuring all obligations are met,
• HSEQ – Implement H&S best practices, including raising Work Orders and arranging Site Inductions, and ensure that all activities are carried out under the approved UK HSE system, including CDM regulations
• Performance Calculations – manage and produce monthly, annual and adhoc reports for external stakeholders, including Performance and Availability Calculations
• Internal KPIs – manage and report to the Account Manager the weekly status for contract deliverables, including reporting, performance calculations and maintenance updates.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Education – Degree qualified; consideration will be given to those without but with significant experience in a similar role
• Experience – a minimum of 1 year’s previous experience with Asset Management of solar assets or similar technologies
• Industry Knowledge – understanding of solar technology, solar farm operations, SCADA systems and UK HSE legislation
• Contract Management – Proven track record with managing contracts; able to read, understand and enforce contracts effectively
• Analysis – attention to detail, able to manipulate and assess data to see patterns and trends
• Communication – customer orientated with the ability to effectively communicate and negotiate at all levels, both written and verbally
• Personality – Naturally well prepared, logical thinker who is organised and able to deal with competing priorities, manage a diverse workload and meet targets and deadlines
• IT Skills – highly proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office packages with excellent excel skills
• Drivers Licence – due to the natural of the role there is a requirement for a valid licence

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £ 30-35k
• Private Health, Life Assurance, Pension, Discretionary Bonuses
• Hybrid working - 1 day in the office per week

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391775 and ask to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.

Construction Project Manager – Solar & Battery Remote based £80k + Benefits     Introduction Astute are proud to be partnered with a business that offer a range of services such as asset management technical support, financial and legal services to large scale Solar PV projects. With a strategic growth plan in place, a new and exciting new opportunity now exists for a Construction Project Manager to provide Project Management for the Construction Management team within the Services department to plan and execute a program of consented projects and work on a portfolio of ready to build solar and battery sites.                     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Construction Director you will be responsible for:  

• Manage a pipeline of Project work through all stages including identification, quotation, approval, scheduling, planning, execution, technical completion, de-snagging, invoicing and warranty claims.
• Identify sources of new work from end of warranty inspections, maintenance inspection reports, serial defects and upgrade opportunities.
• Forecast the team's long-term resource demand and supply. Action any imbalances.
• Line managing a Site Manager(s) providing coaching, motivation and continuous improvement of quality standards.
• Develop relationships with a selection of quality sub-contractors, managing their site works and providing timely feedback.
• Draw up a consolidated ongoing Project Plan to identify the resources, materials, plant, procedures, costs and timeframes.

      Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience managing a program of mechanical, electrical and civil project work
• Experience working on Grid connected Power Generation sites
• Experience producing project plans and programs
• Experience managing solar/battery Principle and sub-contractors
• Experience delivering projects safely, on time and on budget
• Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering qualifications
• Relevant safety qualifications such as IOSH or SMST
• Knowledge of the construction activities for solar farms

      Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £75k - £80k basic
• Pension/Healthcare/Life assurance
• Remote OR Hybrid working available

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.     INDREN  

Project Manager – Renewables Remote £60,000 to £70,000 DOE     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Project Manager. The strategically important Project Manager role comes with a salary of £60,000, pension and remote working. If you’re a Project Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of Project Management UK you will:

• Oversee end-to-end EPC Projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and top-quality delivery.
• Conduct site visits for construction feasibility assessments, monitor progress, and assess work against quality and contractual standards to detect deviations from the Scope of Work.
• Supervise Site Acceptance and Commissioning Tests, ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Act as the primary representative for the Employer, engaging with various stakeholders such as Clients, ICPs, DNOs, Subcontractors, Landowners, OEMs, and Technical Advisors.
• Manage crucial project resources, including engineering teams, on-site quality managers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Uphold the highest standards of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance, in line with CDM regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of project tender information and develop specifications and scopes of work for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Generate progress reports and take charge of project budget reporting, ensuring financial accountability.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of essential project documentation.
• Identify and promptly escalate any potential risks to budget, schedule, or quality to the Head of Project Management.

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• BSc or higher in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Technical understanding of Solar PV
• Demonstrated utility Solar PV experience of 3 to 5 years; additional experience in Battery Storage is advantageous.
• Proven track record of effectively managing multiple projects concurrently, consistently delivering within defined timelines and budgets.
• Proficiency in establishing robust networks with crucial project stakeholders.
• Strong IT aptitude, including proficiency with the MS Office suite; familiarity with MS Project and Jira is beneficial.
• Competence in English, both spoken and written.
• Adaptability and flexibility, as the role involves extensive travel, including overnight stays or longer durations.

    Personal skills: The Project Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Eager to contribute to an international company environment.
• Self-motivated dedicated to ongoing self-improvement and possessing a deep enthusiasm for renewable energy.
• Adaptable and flexible, the role involves extensive travel, including overnight stays or longer.
• Competent in English, both spoken and written.

    Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role:

• Salary of £60,000 - £70,000
• Full Health cover
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension
• Mobile, PC and PPE

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and cover letter to [email protected] or call 02392221600 to speak to Shaniece Gathii who can tell you more.   INDREN

Project Engineer Start – ASAP Caerphilly £40,000 - £50,000     Introduction We are recruiting for a Project Engineer, who has experience working within the water industry. The role will be based in the Caerphilly office, working on various sites across the UK; accommodation and food will be supported by the company. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Successfully deliver technical projects to in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, striving for customer satisfaction and a safety-first culture.
• Initial project feasibility, survey, project scoping, estimation, design.
• Carrying out specialist technical site work to deliver all or part of a project, as required.
• The management of all project-related correspondence, schedules, plans, deliverables, and documentation.
• Planning and purchasing materials and sub-contractors as required.
• Adjusting projects priorities and milestones based upon the customer's changing needs.
• Providing regular feedback on operational issues / concerns to stakeholders.

    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience withing the water industry
• Good Electrical Qualification
• SMSTS
• Experience with the management of budgets
• Demonstrable skills with reading and interpreting engineering drawings, and translating product drawings into process information.

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £40,000 - £50,000 salary
• Pension plan
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company car or van

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 074 8888 9339 to speak to Wynand / Vinnie who can tell you more.     INDEED REFERENCE  

Mobile Plant Operative Waste Management Bargeddie £13.72 per hour - (4 on 4 off day shift, 7am-7pm)

 

Introduction

Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country. As such they are looking for a Mobile Plant Operative to join one of their established teams based at their Transfer Station in Bargeddie.

 

Role Responsibilities:

As a Mobile Plant Operative, your responsibilities will include but not be limited too.

• Operating mobile plant and on-site equipment such as Front End Loader, 360 or 180 Excavators.
• To carry out a variety of manual, machine operated duties across the waste processing site.
• To ensure the maintenance and operation of all site equipment is carried out in a compliant manner.
• To report any defects using the approved system.
• Supporting in the pre-sorting and sorting of the waste recycling material, feeding material into the processing machinery as required.
• Ensuring that Risk Assessments and Safe operating procedure are adhered to at all times.
• To carry out any reception or front of site duties needed when required.
• To demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach in order to ensure vital tasks are achieved.

 

Skills & Requirements

The ideal candidate must have:

• Knowledge of relevant plant and industrial machinery including operation of the plant and first line maintenance experience.
• Experience operating mobile plant and on-site equipment such as Front End Loader, 360 or 180 Excavators. A formal certification NPORS (or equivalent) would be desirable.
• Excellent health and safety understanding.
• Previous experience working in the waste industry or a similar heavy industrial sector.

 

Salary & Benefits

On offer for this role is the following:

• £13.72ph - 38.5 hour per week.
• Full training & in-house tickets for various mobile plant
• Enhanced pension scheme – up to 7%

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 222 964 and ask to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.

Operations and Maintenance Portfolio Manager – Solar Work From Home/Flexible Working £37,000 - £40,000 Depending on Experience Astute is working with one of the worlds market leading O&M service providers. Specialising in the development, engineering, financing, construction, operations & maintenance of large scale solar photovoltaic projects. With close to 1.8GWp installed Globally and a 5-year track record for outstanding services, they are looking for an Operations and Maintenance Portfolio Manager to facilitate the growth of the business without compromising on the quality and responsiveness of services they offer. Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for:

• Day to Day Management of O&M contracts for Utility scale solar farms including Scheduling and design of maintenance plans.
• Monitoring the sites and troubleshooting of electrical and communication faults using SCADA.
• Using SCADA as annalistic tool to measure performance of sites.
• Offer technical advice to engineers and managing issues through to conclusion.
• Co-ordinating Subcontractors / Procurement of spare parts.
• Managing Health & Safety and any training requirements.
• Ensuring strong relationships with any 3rd Parties, Clients, and the wider Management team.
• Managing any contractual obligations ensuring these are adhered to.
• Handling contracts and insurance claims.
• Development of growth opportunities, including regular review of O&M contracts.
• Contribution to PAC, IAC and FAC successful completion.

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Electrical Engineering Degree or Similar.
• Must have at least 3 Years previous experience within the renewables industry in Operations & Maintenance, Asset Management, or Project Management.
• Good knowledge & technical experience with PV systems.
• Contract negotiation and management experience.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Well-organised and structured work method.
• Microsoft Office, advanced user in excel.
• Software experience with CRM/ERP and SCADA (training provided).

Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Starting salary £37k to £40k depending on experience.
• 33 Days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Full health insurance & Life cover
• Fully remote flexible working (occasional visits to Head office in Swindon/London)
• Mobile phone & PC

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 911 227 and ask to speak to Melanie Noble who can tell you more.  

Site Manager Location – Eastfields/Warwickshire £55,000-£75,000     Introduction… Astute is working with one of the worlds market leading O&M service providers. Specialising in the development, engineering, financing, construction, operations & maintenance of large scale solar photovoltaic projects. With close to 1.8GWp installed Globally and a 5-year track record for outstanding services, they are looking for a Site Manager to be responsible for providing Site Management services to concurrent turn-key EPC Solar PV & Battery Storage projects in the UK     Roles & Responsibilities You will be responsible for:

• Manage Utility scale Solar PV and Battery Storage Projects on site.
• Adhering to HSQE standards ensuring compliance is maintained according to UK HSE and CDM regulations.
• Coordinating contractor and subcontractors on site and interface management between stakeholders including: ICP, subcontractors, landowners, DNO’s, Client.
• Preparation of site documentation and delivery of projects and safety or O&M file compilation.
• Management of all logistics and materials on site and identify and escalate any risk budget to project Management team.

    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK, preferably Solar PV and/or Battery Storage.
• SMSTS trained.
• Black CSCS card preferable.
• Strong preference for NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK).
• First Aid trained a plus.
• Fluent in English. German speaking a plus.
• Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.
• Flexible – the role will require managing a number of sites, staying locally for the construction phase.
• Desire to work in an international Company.

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Basic Salary of £55,000 - £75,000
• Car allowance / van (negotiable)
• Bonus 12.5% KPI driven
• Pension ER’s contributions up to 6% - following a successful 3 month probation period
• Full Health cover
• 4 x Life cover- following a successful 3 month probation period
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Mobile
• PC
• PPE

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391775 to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.     INDREN  

Astute are partnered with a long established, reputable company for service, maintenance and repair for waste handling and recycling equipment. Our client is looking for an Electrically bias Engineer to join their team to cover their customers within a 100 mile radius of Rugby.  The Service Engineer role comes with a salary of around £40,000 per annum plus company van, overtime opportunities and performance bonuses. If you’re a Service Engineer with electrical experience, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As the Field Service Engineer, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:  

• Driving around 100 miles per day.
• Servicing compactors and balers, quotation work and attending breakdowns.
• Delivering a first-time fix when attending breakdowns.
• Occasional requirements to work away and out of hours.
• Strong teamwork skills on site/ remotely via phone calls or video calls.
• Working with scissor lifts, dock levellers and other waste handling equipment.
• Working with 3-phase electrics and display excellent safety understanding.

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• 3-phase electrics experience.
• Background in maintenance.
• Road experience required.
• Open to a variety of skill sets – multi-skilled, competent engineers preferred.
• Ability to follow electrical drawings and provide phone support to other engineers.

    Personal skills The Service Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Flexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.
• A UK driving licence
• Good customer service skills

    Salary and benefits of the Electrical Field Service Engineer role

• Salary of around £40,000 + overtime, performance bonus and zero sickness bonus.
• Performance based pay structure – chance to grow and learn
• Mobile and van supplied.
• 20 days annual leave and Bank Holiday (Increases after 5 years’ service).
• Cash incentives for performance/ attendance and stand-by.
• Full training provided.

INDNUC